279 Retail jobs in Cape Town

Who are we?

Sanlam Developing Markets (SDM) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.

• As a branch manager, you will be responsible for growing the customer base and revenue of Sanlam Retail Mass through developing and overseeing the execution of the retail branch strategy.
• Guiding, integrating, and standardising the activities, goals and objectives of various Sales Consultants in the branch, in line with the strategy.
• Leading a service delivery culture and eco-system within and outside of the branch to enable an optimal client experience.
• Assuming responsibility for the successful day to day maintenance and management of the Retail branch. Responsible for Retail branch strategy development and business planning.
• Ensure retail branch sales delivery and establish and drive a service culture.
• Ensure compliance, quality, and risk management.
• Responsible for all operational people practices relating to direct reports, in collaboration with the HR (talent management, performance management, individual development and growth, resolving grievances, leave allocation, capacity management, etc.).
• Monthly planning and reporting of sales and service activities in the Branch.
• Identify key internal and external stakeholders (Area Managers, Business Owners, activation sites, community forums, etc.) and determine effective engagement tactics that will contribute to building and maintaining relationships.

• Matric (Grade 12).
• RE1 and RE5.
• 120 Wealth Management credits OR tertiary qualification recognised by the FSCA.
• Class of Business accreditation (annual).
• Compliant with continuous professional development (CPD) current and past cycles.
• A minimum of 5 years recent industry experience of which 3 years should be in any leadership capacity.
• Service Management experience is essential.
• Insurance sales experience.
• Credit and lending experience.

• Sales tactics and approaches.
• Stakeholder engagement and management.
• Customer service and engagement.
• Relevant Regulatory frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Sanlam insurance products (ideal).
• People management practices and principles.
• Business Acumen.
• Computer literate.
• Data and analytics (including data visualisation).
• Project management.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicator (verbally and in writing).
• Able to lead and motivate a team.
• Driven to exceed targets.
• Organising skills.
• Adaptable and able to learn quickly.
• Resilient and open to change.

• Interpersonal savvy - Contributing through others
• Decision quality - Contributing through others
• Directs work - Contributing through others
• Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
• Customer focus - Contributing through others
• Drives results - Contributing through others
• Collaborates - Contributing through others
• Being resilient - Contributing through others

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Ongoing training and development programs.

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

Overview

Our client, a leading retail brand, is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join their team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate has 2 years of management and sales experience, a proven ability to meet targets, and is proficient in MS Office and retail POS systems. We are looking for a driven, accountable professional who leads by example and is committed to operational excellence and team performance.

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent

SECTOR : Retail

BASIC SALARY : R Incentives

START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum 2 years management experience with a strong sales background
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (intermediate level)
• Experience with retail or point-of-sale (POS) systems (advantageous)
• High energy, driven and results-oriented
• Accountable, responsible and leads by example
• Demonstrates integrity, maturity and sound judgment
• Action-oriented with a do whatever it takes mindset
• Strong process focus with systemic thinking

DUTIES :

• Coordinate store operations to ensure productivity and efficiency
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain stock availability
• Implement strategies to achieve sales and performance targets
• Manage and motivate team members to foster a positive working environment

HOURS :

• Retail / Mall Hours

Should you meet all the requirements apply on our website at today.

Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

Labor Cost Analysis, Organizational skills, Communication skills, Store Management Experience, Management Experience, Retail Sales, Guest Services, Schematics, Merchandising, Cash Handling, Supervising Experience, Retail Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Location: Atteridgeville, Pretoria. Support and assist the store manager in managing the daily operations of a mr price money cellular store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets and customer service standards are met and exceeded.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Sales and Business Development

• Retail

Listing reference: click_

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 19 December 2024

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Clicks Group

Are you passionate about retail and service excellence? Are you confident to drive sales and build customer loyalty in order to ensure a competitive advantage for the brand? An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for an Assistant Store Manager. The successful individual will report to the Store Manager.

Job Purpose:

• To support the Store Manager in ensuring the efficient operation of the store and service excellence by driving sales and building customer loyalty in order to meet sales, profit and compliance targets, leading to a competitive advantage for the brand.

Job Objectives:

• To ensure the achievement of the stores financial performance by driving and maximising sales through the execution of promotional activities and driving cross-selling, up-selling initiatives and superior customer service across the store team.
• To efficiently execute all operational activities of the store, including expenses, stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration.
• To successfully execute in-store visual merchandising, ensuring the in-store presentation and promotional standards are met and that the appearance of the store is in line with the brand image.
• To support the Store Manager in ensuring staff are motivated and directed to achieve their targets and performance goals and effectively managed in the absence of the store manager.
• To assist the Store Manager in maintaining the work schedule on a daily basis in line with the Group's labour policy and the relevant labour model in order to ensure each department is fully and appropriately staffed.
• To execute customer service initiatives in store that results in a great customer experience, drives customer loyalty and achieves club card participation targets.
• To attend to all administrative responsibilities in an efficient manner, including ensuring weekly time and attendance and employee records are complete and submitted to HR.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Essential: Grade 12 (Maths 50% and English 50%)
• Desirable: Degree in Relevant Retail/Business Management
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an assistant store management role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment or successful completion of the Clicks Trainee Store Management Programme
• Financial management experience (budgets, profit and loss statements, financial ratios, etc.)

Job Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Understanding and application of financial management principles
• Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Knowledge of stock, cost, risk and compliance management procedures
• Knowledge of customer service excellence
• Knowledge of labour legislation and IR practices
• Knowledge of people management
• Knowledge of competency based interviewing
• Results and target driven
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Following instructions and procedures
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Leading and Supervising
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

We are committed to the principles of Employment Equity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with other teams to ensure successful delivery of products.
• Participate in security reviews with the team helping to identify problem areas.
• Assist in finding solutions to the identified problems.
• Participate in preparing, reviewing, and completing project documentation.
• Writing good, maintainable code.

• Strong communication skills in English (they work with a lot of people outside of South Africa)
• BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of practical engineering
• Expert in C / C++
• Proficient in developing for embedded Linux
• Comfortable working at a hardware driver level (GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI)
• Ability to analyze a problem and determine the best steps to solve it. Comfortable working with in-circuit emulators, GNU toolchains, gdb and cmake
• Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles
• Experience Cryptographic Standards
• Proficient in Rust programming language
• Experience with QA processes
• Experience setting up and utilizing virtual machines
• Familiarity with cyber security related tools and testing methodologies
• Familiarity with Yocto / Openembedded Linux

Overview

Apparel Retail Brand is seeking an experienced AREA MANAGER to join their team in Cape Town. The Area Manager will be responsible to strategically drive results to ensure that each store within the region achieves maximum sales, productivity and profit goals through effective leadership, effective communication, world class service, effective talent management, merchandising excellence, and operational compliance. To motivate teams and to create a vibrant, energetic store environment.

• Above average level of expertise in dealing with both the general public and store teams
• A proven commitment to customer service excellence
• Superb interpersonal and organisational skills
• A definite aptitude for visual and marketing strategies
• Excellent time management skills
• Superior Microsoft office skills
• An ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• A solid aptitude for interpreting and reacting to market trends in a timely fashion

• A combination of or equivalent to the completion of post-secondary education
• Minimum of 5 years experience as an Area Manager preferably in the fashion / apparel / footwear brand environment
• Experience working as a Brand Manager or in a similar environment would be an added advantage
• Strong sales experience
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Must be sales focused with a proven sales track record
• Strong problem solving skills and proven ability to use your own initiative
• Knowledge and ability to effectively apply company strategy / policy / procedure at store level
• Outstanding leadership skills
• Ability of manage a functional team
• GO-GETTER attitude and positive outlook on life
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal
• Good report writing
• High level of organisation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Motivational skills
• Mentoring skills
• Drivers licence and own vehicle - travelling is required
• Willingness to work Store level should the need arise

Salary negotiable

Start : ASAP

To apply for the Area Manager, Cape Town, Apparel Brand positions please send your detailed CV in a Word document and a recent photo of yourself.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Head of Commercial strategy (Retail Media) - Cape Town Job Summary Who Are We? We are a leading, fast-growing company in the eCommerce industry, focused on innovation and building world-class digital advertising solutions. Our dynamic, collaborative environment fosters creativity, ownership, and a passion for excellence. We believe in working hard, having fun, and making an impact in everything we do. Who Are We Looking For? We’re searching for an experienced and visionary Head of Commercial Strategy (Retail Media) to lead our Retail Media Network efforts. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting and has a proven track record in digital advertising, sales leadership, and strategy execution. What Will You Do? Lead and expand our Retail Media Network commercial activities to drive revenue growth. Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing business development and client service team. Develop and implement commercial strategies to achieve company goals and accelerate growth. Own sales performance and revenue targets, identifying challenges and implementing solutions. Collaborate with teams across marketing, legal, finance, product, and more. Build profitable client relationships, focusing on acquisition and retention. Monitor market trends, identify opportunities, and devise strategies to lead in Retail Media. Oversee the commercialization of advertising products, including packaging and monetization. What Do You Need? Experience : 7+ years in sales within digital marketing, performance marketing, or advertising. 5+ years managing teams. eCommerce or retail experience is a strong advantage. Skills & Competencies : Proven ability to scale sales and consistently meet revenue targets. Strong leadership and team management abilities. Expertise in digital advertising and market trends. Exceptional communication and client relationship management skills. Analytical mindset with problem-solving and strategic planning expertise. Entrepreneurial drive, adaptability, and resilience. Qualifications : Degree in business, marketing, finance, or a related field.

Overview

Job title: Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager - Gardens

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: September 30, 2025

• We are looking for high energy, driven people to join our Kingsley Heath team
• Opportunities throughout Cape Town and Nationally

• Proven track record in achieving sales results.
• High energy and driven
• Accountable and Responsible.
• Integrity, maturity and intelligence.
• A do whatever it takes, action orientated individual that leads by example.
• Systemic thinking and process driven.

Overview

Assistant Store Manager V&A Waterfront
Step into a high-energy retail leadership role in an iconic location
Retail | R10,000–R13,000 basic + commission, annual bonus, and benefits

Our client is a well-established retail brand, known for its dynamic, results-driven culture and commitment to excellent customer experiences. With stores located in some of South Africa's most prominent malls, they offer a fast-paced environment where performance and growth are rewarded.

They focus on building strong, motivated teams and creating opportunities for employees to take on greater responsibility and advance their careers in retail leadership.

Assistant Store Manager will support the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations, driving sales, and leading the team to deliver outstanding results. This role requires a proactive leader who thrives in a high-performance environment, ensuring smooth operations, strong staff engagement, and excellent customer service.

• Support the Store Manager in daily operations and team leadership
• Assist with staff scheduling, rotations, and performance management
• Drive sales by motivating the team and monitoring KPIs and targets
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and feedback to staff members
• Maintain visual merchandising and ensure store standards are consistently met
• Handle customer escalations and resolve issues with professionalism
• Contribute to building a motivated, high-performing store team

• Minimum 3 years of experience in retail management or supervisory role
• Matric certificate (essential); additional retail or management qualifications an advantage
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Confident in handling staff performance discussions and conflict resolution
• Ability to monitor, assess, and drive KPIs and team productivity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive problem-solver
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays